George McDonald is the West Alabama Newsroom reporter for WAKA Action 8 News. He is based in Selma and covers Dallas, Lowndes, Marengo, Perry and Wilcox counties.
George began reporting for us in June 2005. He arrived in Alabama from WTOK in Meridian, Mississippi, where he worked as a reporter/photographer. He began his career in television news at WJTV in Jackson, Mississippi, where he was an editor.
George enjoys reporting because he says you’re always learning things you might not otherwise learn, meeting people you wouldn’t otherwise meet and doing things you might not otherwise do, but says the best thing about being a reporter is the potential to have a positive impact in the lives of others.
A native of Chicago (South Side!), George is an alumnus of Tougaloo College and a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. When he’s not working, George enjoys spending quality time with his family.
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Controversy on the town council in Hayneville has left the town stuck in limbo for nearly a year. Hayneville resident and Lowndes County Probate Judge John Hulett, Jr. says the council hasn't met to conduct…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The Camden Police Department has a new tool to help fight illegal drug activity in the community. Chief John Matthews says his department now has implemented a new K-9 unit. He says the unit consists…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- One of the top pre-k centers in the country is located in Selma and school officials are working hard to get it ready…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Thieves steal two more pitbull puppies from a Selma couple's backyard and this time they do it in broad daylight. The latest theft was caught on tape. The…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A new Alabama law signed in May could restore the voting rights of thousands of convicted felons across the state. A new voting rights campaign is set to kick off Saturday in Selma at Historic Brown Chapel AME…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma organization gets a three million dollar grant to help fight the effects of racism and promote racial healing. The Black Belt Community…
Wilcox County designates June 30th as Governor Kay Ivey Day. Ivey is a native of Camden. Ivey says her hometown has played a significant role in shaping her into the person she is today. "Growing…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- A Selma-based organization has been awarded a 2.8 million dollar grant to oversee the Black Belt Head Start program. The Black Belt Community Foundation was…
From the West Alabama News Network-- Authorities in Dallas County are searching for burglary suspects who drove a truck into a convenience store early Wednesday morning and stole an ATM. Capt.…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Small farmers in Dallas County generate a big portion of their annual income by taking advantage of the benefits that come from local Farmers Markets. Right now, locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables are in season.…
